Photographer's Note

The history of the Château de Maintenon, listed as Historical Monument, dates back to the 13th century. On February 27th 1674, Françoise d'Aubigné, the widow of the poet Scarron and future Marquise de Maintenon, bought the domain; she enlarged and embellished both the Château and its perspective, before she became, in 1684, the secret wife of Louis XIV.

this looks like a splendid castle! Your pic shows a lot of beautiful details in perfect light. Including people is always a good way to make the image more lively and and for getting an idea of dimensions.

This is fantastic Philippe, real lovely.
We see two built styles, the both towers are different but both beautiful.
Also the middle together with entry care for a wonderful picture.
One of your best in your gallery.
Quality and sharpness are superb. TFS.
I take this picture as favorite!

You have chosen again a perfect hour when the side light creates a beautiful play of shadows that come and add a new geometry and picture of the beautiful Château de Maintenon. The light is very good and the details sharp.

Bonjour Philippe, much more beautiful than the ones I visited around Paris. The two towers on the sides are truly impressive and my eyes go to the details and shapes on the roofs. I'm always atracted by the long chimneys. Very beautiful picture. Like a kid I jump from one round bush to another, instead of walk in the pathway ;-)
amitiés,
ricardo

Hello Philippe,
A fine composition of this beautiful architecture. I like the point of view over the well maintained gardens and the presence of the visitors, who contribute much to the very pleasing ambience. A very nice light with some interesting shadow play. Superb colours and clarity.

Philippe,
This is a great shot of this fine Chateau. The angle of the shot is nice giving the scene a nice sense of depth and direction. The people give us a nice sense of scale for the shot. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

It is a beautiful chateau with two different architectural styles. The light is wonderful for emphasising the details in the design. The perspective and repetition of the bushes lead the eye nicely around the scene. Well done
Kath

Hi Philippe! They is very beautiful picture of the "Château de Maintenon" I hope also the interior! A impressive architectural and composition with splendid colours and study cleanliness detail and good place captured Appreciable choice good work
Have a good day and TFS
Amities
Georgios

Bonsoir Philippe,
I still have your previous images from this treasure in mind. But this one is the most imposing up to now! From this POV the bulky towers are dominating the entire impression. I also like the wonderful light and the bright colors. A great capture!
Warm regards
Harriet

Bonjour, my good Philippe friend,
another Fairytale castle. You have chosen a perfect view and the warm light and clear color are simply splendid! Wonderful lines and angles, incredible detail and the people do add a nice sense of the grand scale of it. Beautifully done! Merci beaucoup and fondest regards,
Shelly

Hola Philippe.
Magnificent castle with a beautiful architecture, excellent sharpness and very good colors and POV. Interesting to see two different towers in the same castle, you manage the lights and shadows very well. Very good composition.
TFS.
Best wishes.

Bonjour Philipe,
what a nice castle! Excellent perspective and POV of this well-kept construction.I like the sharpness and the clarity of the scene, as the great contrast that created from hte grass and the blue sky.Well done.

Bonjour Philippe,
So Louis the XIV married her for her money it sounds like. A beautiful chateauin her honor, a remarkable work by both her idea and your photography to capture its all by every detail. Another great image for your files...
Steve

Bonjour dear Philippe
A superb & majestic chateau, which stands out because of the red brick colours, well captured in a diagonal. The green lawn, the manicured shrubs make a fine FG. Excellent light in the very well composed image. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

Hello Philippe,
This is a magnificent castle. It looks like it is from a fairytale. You have managed capturing it perfectly well, with the unbelievable quality, which allows seeing all beautiful architectural details very clearly. Great composition, light and colors! Very good job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Namaste Philippe,
here surfing your gallery I found this beautiful photo. Like here your composition. Like the shapes and structures of those architectures. Very well maintained light and high sharpness. Very well done. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

Bonjour Philippe,
An immaculate outlines in view on the impressive château, perfect light and contrast of colors.
The presence of the people/tourists on ground's, gave a vivid addition to the beautiful place.
Bonn dimanche,
Ike